(Head of Mission support component)

• Department: Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS)
• Directorate: Peace Keeping and Regional Security
• Grade: P4/1
• Annual Salary: USD 44,328 – USD 51,637
• Supervisor: Head of Peace Support Operations Division
• Reference: ECW-COMM/PAPS-P /002
• Duration: 2 years Contract

• Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of PSO Division:

• Initiate and Assist in the formulation of Logistics and personnel policies for ECOWAS Missions in consonant with African Union guidelines on Logistics Peace Support Operations (PSO) Management.
• Undertake activities for the implementation of Logistics and Personnel policies for ECOWAS Missions
• Interpret and apply ECOWAS Policies, Rules and Regulations as well as Standards concerning Logistics
• Coordinate all Logistics Matters for ECOWAS deployed Forces, including the preparation of guidelines for personnel contributing countries
• Develop a strategic logistics support concept and procedures for ECOWAS region.
• In conjunction with the other PSOD officers, develop a concept in Logistic staff courses (e.g. short training packages or seminars).
• As a functional area expert, provide advice and guidance to the C-PAPS Staff and others regarding logistics matters
• Work out modalities/determine the requirement for the establishment of a strategic (well stocked) depot in support of ECOWAS Peace Support Operations (PSOs).
• Assist in the formulation, development and implementation of depot concepts and procedures in consonance with African Union guidelines on depot operations in Peace Support Operations (PSO) Management.

• Undertake activities for the implementation of polices of the depot in ECOWAS PSO.
• Coordinate all depot related issues in relation to the ESF when deployed.
• Develop and maintain internal logistics potential through effective training initiatives.

• As a functional area expert, provide advice and guidance to C-PAPS on issues regarding the operational control and logistics of the facility.
• Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned.

Qualification

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in degree in International Relations and/or Regional Studies, Security Studies Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution and Prevention, Strategic Management or related domain;
• Have attended relevant Peace Support Operations Courses

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years proven experience in in integrated mission support functions at strategic level.
• A higher qualification will reduce the required number of years working experience by two years (2)

• Have at a minimum one-year experience in a UN or AU PSO mission
• Have previous speciality and employment experience in integrated logistics support.

Language Requirement

• Candidates must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Community: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage